AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

‘A defining opportunity for Africa to leapfrog into the AI era’

The transition from legacy 2G/3G networks to 4G and 5G will act as critical infrastructure for Africa's participation in the AI economy, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa, which says AI and uplink-heavy applications are set to...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

The glue that holds the Sagrada Familia towers together

The construction of the Sagrada Familia’s central towers marks the most complex structural challenge in the basilica’s history. It is also a novel and unexpected use of superglue. An advanced Loctite solution from Henkel has been instrumental in raising the dramatic...

Tarsus’ Cloud on Demand absorbed by Axiz

As the Tarsus acquisition by the Alviva group begins to slowly solidify, Axiz has announced that it is to integrate its Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) business with Tarsus division Cloud On Demand - looking to strengthen the group’s specialist cloud...

AI lowers barriers to DDoS attacks in Africa

The distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape in late 2025 was defined by sustained global attack volumes, increasingly capable IoT botnets, sophisticated threat actor campaigns, and a decisive move toward AI-enhanced DDoS-for-hire operations. This is...

Gig workers turn to ride-hailing

Ride-hailing is helping South Africans earn income, build financial independence and navigate a tough economic environment. These are among the findings from Bolt’s new Gig Economy Report that examines how digital platforms are reshaping livelihoods, with many South...

Amazon will buy Globalstar, expanding space-based connectivity

Amazon.com will acquired Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

The infrastructure project risks SA can’t afford to ignore

South Africa’s infrastructure pipeline - spanning transport, energy, water and urban development - is essential to economic growth and social resilience. But, as projects increase in scale and urgency, they are also becoming harder to deliver. Cost pressure, skills...

Beware scams linked to Booking.com breach

Following reports that Booking.com suffered a data breach exposing customer booking details, a cybersecurity expert warns this type of incident could significantly increase highly convincing travel scams. According to NordVPN’s Adrianus Warmenhoven, even limited data...

What you need to know about the SA’s draft AI policy

The publication of the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy on 10 April 2026 signifies a transition from AI as a technical novelty to AI as a national strategic imperative. For business leaders, this policy acts as a strategic compass,...

Tech talent prioritises hybrid working over pay

Salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain top AI and digital skills talent - more flexible ways of working have become the decisive factor for companies to attract the next generation of leaders, according to new research from International Workplace Group...

Enterprise GenAI apps face rising security risks as adoption grows

By 2028, 25% of all enterprise generative AI (GenAI) applications will experience at least five minor security incidents per year - up from 9% in 2025 - according to Gartner. As organisations continue to build and integrate agentic AI applications using technologies...

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Laser Light Africa signs up with Digital Parks Africa

Digital Parks Africa (DPA) and Laser Light Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a sovereign edge and network aggregation node. The facility will be located within DPA’s flagship Tier III carrier-neutral data centre campus in Samrand,...

Africa bears the brunt of climate change

The African Union and the COP30 Special Envoy for Africa and IOM issued this joint statement on climate mobility in Africa at COP30. Africa stands at a pivotal moment in the global climate agenda and faces a critical challenge. While contributing the least to global...

Nutanix appoints Marco Vieira as regional sales manager for SADC

Nutanix has announced the appointment of Marco Vieira as regional sales manager for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. “Marco’s strong market knowledge and leadership experience make him the ideal person to lead our next phase of growth in...

NEC XON recognised as Cisco Gold Provider and Integrator

NEC XON has earned both Cisco Gold Integrator and multinational Gold integrator in the Middle East Africa Region. The recognitions confirm the company’s ability to deliver enterprise-grade managed services at scale across Africa and the Middle East. Last October, in...

Peach Payments partners with RelyComply

Peach Payments has partnered with the global anti-financial crime platform RelyComply to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) compliance capabilities and support its expansion into new African markets. Peach Payments currently serves...

4Sight recognised for intelligent automation

4Sight Holdings gained global recognition for its domain expertise and industry innovation at the Global Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, securing an Intelligent Automation Partner of the Year finalist nomination. “The finalist nomination is a prolific...

Duxbury adds Ironlink AI NVR with CVEDIA Analytics

Duxbury Networking has introduced the Ironlink AI NVR lineup with CVEDIA Analytics for the South African market, integrated with Milestone XProtect to help partners add edge AI to new or existing video estates without replacing cameras. Built on enterprise-grade...

Kaspersky’s Cyber Pathways supports career development

Kaspersky’s new platform, Cyber Pathways, offers a look into the essential cybersecurity roles, skills, and tools, to empower professionals to chart their career paths with confidence. Featuring an interactive guidance test and personalised learning recommendations,...

Cisco modernises enterprise network architecture for the AI era

Following the launch of its AI-ready secure network architecture for enterprises, Cisco is introducing innovations to modernise campus, branch, and industrial networks for the AI era. Cisco's solutions simplify operations, scale for evolving business needs, and...

Senior Data Engineer

OverviewThis role is suited to a senior-level engineer with strong backend development expertise and exposure to high-volume, transactional systems. You'll play a key role in building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable systems, while contributing to architectural...

Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, supporting Scrum teams, and ensuring effective delivery within an Agile environment. The Scrum Master will work closely with cross-functional teams to remove impediments, manage backlogs, and promote Agile best...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

OverviewThis role is suited to a senior-level engineer with strong backend development expertise and exposure to high-volume, transactional systems. You'll play a key role in building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable systems, while contributing to architectural...

Native iOS Developer

Seeking an experienced Native iOS Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements 5-8 years of iOS development experienceExpert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and TCA frameworkExperience with...

Native iOS Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking an experienced Native iOS Developer to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, outcomes-based environment. Key Requirements 5-8 years of iOS development experienceExpert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and TCA frameworkExperience with...

Solutions Architect

One of our clients is looking for a Solutions Architect with a broad and deep technical background. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 10 years' experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.A solid...

Java Technical Lead

One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...

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